US Bridges

Union Star Road over Lee Creek - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI N. CO RD 237 · Structure no. 000000000021463

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Star Road over Lee Creek - Wash. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Union Star Road over Lee Creek - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 481 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Star Road
CrossesLee Creek - Wash. Co.
Location2.0 MI N. CO RD 237
RouteCounty Highway 224
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88825, -94.21003
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Star Road over Lee Creek - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Star Road over Lee Creek - Wash. Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Union Star Road over Lee Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Star Road over Lee Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Union Star Road over Lee Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.